Associate Producer - EA SPORTS NHL

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

10 sick days

Top-up EI/QPIP

Extended health coverage

Job summary

EA SPORTS in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Associate Producer to take broader ownership of feature development, shaping player experiences from concept to release.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, animation, art, UX, and QA, lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage schedules and backlogs, mentor juniors, and contribute to the franchise vision with data-informed decisions and a player-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game production, product management, game design, or related roles.
• Proven delivery of features from concept to ship in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Experience building online-enabled features and live-service considerations.
• Ability to create clear feature requirements and user stories.
• Strong data/feedback-driven decision making and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate product goals into player-first features from concept to release.
• Drive high-impact gameplay and live-content features with clear vision and success metrics.
• Serve as primary connector between design, development, and partner teams.
• Define long-term goals with Producers and contribute to franchise vision.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Animation, Art, UX, and QA to ensure quality and cohesion.

Skills

Game production

Agile & Waterfall

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven planning

Mentoring

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About the Role

This role is ideal for an experienced Associate Producer ready to take on broader ownership, drive complex feature development, and develop into a future Production leader on the franchise. Working alongside creative, technical, and leadership partners, as well as cross-discipline teams including Design, Engineering, Animation, Art, UX, and QA, the Associate Producer will shape outstanding player experiences from concept through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate product goals into compelling, player-first features and experiences; lead these features from early concept through release.
• Drive the creation and evolution of high-impact gameplay, systems, and live content features, ensuring clarity of vision, scope, and success criteria.
• Serve as a primary connection between design, development directors, and partner teams, ensuring alignment on what is being built, why, and how.
• Partner with Line and Lead Producers to define long-term goals and contribute to the franchise vision.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering, Animation, Art, UX, and QA teams to ensure delivery quality, predictability, and cohesion.
• Partner with Development Directors to manage schedules, milestones, feature backlogs, and sprint commitments.
• Identify and communicate dependencies, risks, and opportunities across partner teams and central groups.
• Use player feedback, data insights, competitive analysis, and design sensibilities to inform priorities, tuning decisions, and long-term roadmap considerations.
• Understand and contribute to gameplay feel, balance, and systems design to support polished and responsive gameplay experiences.
• Represent the voice of the player, synthesising insights into actionable recommendations for the team.
• Build excitement and alignment around features by pitching concepts, presenting progress, and driving shared understanding across disciplines.
• Communicate status, risks, and blockers effectively to production and leadership partners.
• Guide junior team members by modelling strong collaboration, accountability, and creativity.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game production, product management, game design, or similar roles within entertainment or technology.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of features from concept to ship, with strong familiarity in both Agile and waterfall development processes.
• Experience building online-enabled features and an understanding of matchmaking, social systems, and live service considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to create staged product plans, user stories, and clear feature requirements.
• Ability to use data, insights, and player feedback to inform planning and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and motivate teams across disciplines.
• Experience defining or contributing to feature-level vision and long-term player experience goals.
• Ability to pitch concepts to leadership and articulate rationale behind priorities and design directions.
• Comfort guiding or mentoring peers and junior staff in problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Broad understanding of gameplay fundamentals, balance, pacing, and player engagement drivers.
• Demonstrated experience or a strong willingness to leverage AI tools to optimise daily workflows, increase productivity, and solve complex problems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with UI/UX or game design.
• Technical aptitude (scripting or light programming familiarity).
• Experience working in R&D or innovation-oriented environments.

Benefits & Perks

• Vacation: 3 weeks per year to start.
• Sick time: 10 days per year.
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave).
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan for regular full-time employees.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programmes.

About the Company

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment, connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games. The team thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces ownership, and brings a player-first mindset, driven by craft excellence, cross-disciplinary problem-solving, and delivering world-class gameplay experiences.